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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,502.75, 1,196,752.11 and 531,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,502.75, 1,196,752.11 and 531,449.94 is: 797,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,502.75 : 1,196,752.11 = 531,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,502.75/1,196,752.11 = 531,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,502.75x = 1,196,752.11 × 531,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,502.75x = 636,013,837,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,013,837,054.37/797,502.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,506.76

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